Figure Skating on TV

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Disson Skating Series on NBC (check local listings)

Sunday, Nov. 24 4-6 pm  Musselman's Apple Sauce Family Skating Tribute

Sunday, Dec. 1  4-6 pm  Pandora Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice

Sunday, Jan. 5  1-3 pm  Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular

Saturday, Feb. 1  2:30-4:30pm  P&G & Walmart Tribute to American Legends of the Ice

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2013-14 NBC Broadcast Schedule
(all times Eastern, subject to change, check local listing)

Oct. 20, 2013  4-6pm  2013 Hilton HHonors Skate America

Jan. 11, 2014  3-6pm  2014 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Jan. 11, 2014  9-11pm  2014 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Jan. 12, 2014 4-6pm 2014 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Jan. 18, 2014 4-6pm 2014 Smucker's Skating Spectacular

[Qarol]

ah, thanks...wish there were a way to bookmark topics

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You can subscribe to updates - use the "Notify" button above the first post.  (Right-hand side)

[Qarol]

You can subscribe to updates - use the "Notify" button above the first post.  (Right-hand side)

derp...it didn't even register that's what Notify meant. Thanks.
I still bookmarked it the old fashioned way so I don't have to remember where it is.

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(Revised 10/4/2013)

2013-14 NBC Broadcast Schedule (all times Eastern, subject to change, check local listing)

Oct 20  4-6pm Live   Skate America
Oct 27  4-6pm        Skate Canada
Nov 3   1:30-3:30pm  Cup of China
Nov 10  1:30-3:30pm  NHK Trophy (Japan)
Nov 17  4:30-6pm     Trophée Eric Bompard (France)
Nov 24  2-4pm        Rostelecom Cup (Russia)
Nov 24  4-6pm        Family Skating Tribute
Dec 1   4-6pm        Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice
Dec 8   12-2pm       ISU Grand Prix Final
Dec 8   4-6pm        Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular

Jan 1   2:30-4:30pm  Tribute to American Legends of the Ice
Jan 5   1-3pm        Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular
Jan 11  3-6pm Live   US Nationals - Free Dance
Jan 11  9-11pm Live  US Nationals - Ladies Long
Jan 12  4-6pm Live   US Nationals - Mens Long
Jan 18  4-6pm Live   US Nationals - Smucker's Skating Spectacular
Jan 19  4-6pm        Europeans
Feb 1   2:30-4:30pm  Tribute to American Legends of the Ice
Feb 1   4:30-6pm     Four Continents
Apr 13  3-6pm        ISU Worlds

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"The Cutting Edge" airs on Cinemax on 10/8 (5:30am) and 10/11 (7:25am.)  Check the times on your cable schedule.

This is a FS cult classic; a little racy for younger kids, but fun for older teens and adults.  It's the reason so many figure skaters will say "Toepick!" in a bright voice if they see someone trip at the rink.

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11/5/2013, 8pm -- ESPN Documentary on the Kerrigan-Harding scandal:

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 8pm: "Tonya and Nancy" (Director: Nanette Burstein)

American hopes for a gold medal in women's figure skating at the 1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway rested on two very different but equally fascinating personalities: Nancy Kerrigan, the elegant brunette from Massachusetts, and Tonya Harding, the fiery blonde from Oregon. On January 6, 1994, after a practice session at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Kerrigan was stunningly clubbed on the right knee by an unknown assailant and left wailing, "Why, why, why?" As the bizarre "why" mystery unraveled, it was revealed that Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, had plotted the attack with his misfit friends to literally eliminate Kerrigan from the competition. Now two decades later, Tonya and Nancy takes a fresh look through revealing new interviews with the Harding and Kerrigan camps at a unique worldwide spectacle.

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During the 2014 Winter Olympics, NBC will air their own documentary about the scandal.

http://www.tvguide.com/news/nancy-kerrigan-tonya-harding-documentary-nbc-espn-1068354.aspx

NBC to air Kerrigan interview during Olympics AP - BETH HARRIS July 27, 2013 3:49 PM

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A new documentary on former Olympic figure skating rivals Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding that includes an exclusive interview with Kerrigan will air during NBC's Winter Olympics coverage in February.

Mary Carillo will interview both women on the 20th anniversary of their dramatic showdown at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics.

NBC's program will air three months after ESPN's "Tonya and Nancy" documentary, set for Nov. 5. That film includes new interviews with Harding, although ESPN Films said earlier this week it is still trying to persuade Kerrigan to grant an interview.

Both documentaries will recount the Jan. 6, 1994, incident in which Kerrigan was clubbed on the knee after practice for the U.S. championships in a plot masterminded by Harding's ex-husband. At the Olympics, Kerrigan won a silver medal and Harding finished eighth.

In the NBC program, Carillo interviews both Kerrigan and Harding about what they learned and where they are now.

Kerrigan has shunned the spotlight since retiring to focus on raising her three children. Harding is married with a child and has participated in several sports and reality shows.

Date and time tbd

As my dh would say, "everyone gets a souvenir foam crowbar!"

[Isk8NYC]

Skate Canada TV Schedule - TV and Satellite

Universal Sports Coverage:
USN Fri,Oct 25 3:30pm (Live)
USN Fri,Oct 25 7:00pm (Live)
USN Fri,Oct 25 8:30pm (Live)

USN Sat,Oct 26 1:00am
USN Sat,Oct 26 4:00am
USN Sat,Oct 26 10:00am
USN Sat,Oct 26 12:00pm (Live)
USN Sat,Oct 26 4:30pm (Live)
USN Sat,Oct 26 11:30pm

USN Sun,Oct 27 3:00am
USN Sun,Oct 27 6:00am
USN Sun,Oct 27 9:30am
USN Sun,Oct 27 12:00pm
USN Sun,Oct 27 8:00pm
USN Sun,Oct 27 11:30pm
SN Mon,Oct 28 3:00am

NBC Coverage
NBC Sun,Oct 27 4:00pm

www.icenetwork.com is streaming, live and on demand
www.universalsports.com is streaming live
Both online services require subscription fee.

[icedancer]

What about the Olympics?  Is NBC carrying it this time?

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NBC Sports has US Olympic coverage rights, which means some skating will likely be on universal sports or another NBC affiliated channel. I haven't seen a press release for the Olympics coverage yet.

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ISU Cup of China Competition TV Coverage

Sat 11/03
12-1AM   Short Dance   Universal Sports
1-2am   Ladies Short Program   Universal Sports
10-11am    Ladies Short Program   Universal Sports
11am-12pm    Mens Short Program   Universal Sports
2-3pm   Short Dance   Universal Sports
3-4pm   Pairs Short   Universal Sports
6-7pm   Free Dance   Universal Sports
7-8pm   Pairs Free   Universal Sports
9-10pm   Pairs Free   Universal Sports

Sun 11/04
12-1am   Free Dance   Universal Sports
1-2am   Pairs Free   Universal Sports
10-11am   Free Dance   Universal Sports
11am-12pm   Paira Free   Universal Sports

1-1:30pm   Ladies & Mens Free Skate   NBC
COMMENTATORS: Terry Gannon will call the action alongside analysts Johnny Weir, a two-time Olympian and three-time U.S. champion, and Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski.

4-5pm   Free Dance   Universal Sports
6-7pm   Ladies & Mens Free Skate   Universal Sports
9-10pm   Ladies & Mens Free Skate   Universal Sports


Online viewing at www.icenetwork.com and www.universalsports.com
(Subscription fee required)

Also available online via NBC SPORTS LIVE EXTRA

NBC Sports Live Extra, NBC Sports Group's live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, and tablets, will stream NBC's coverage of Cup of China. For desktops, NBC Sports Live Extra can be accessed at NBCSports.com/liveextra. The NBC Sports Live Extra app for mobile devices and tablets is available at the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and on select Android handset and tablet devices within Google Play.

[AgnesNitt]

Isn't Sunday 11/03?

[Neverdull44]

Watched the Men's portion.  Johnny Weir is a GREAT commentator for figure skating.  His calming voice did not overpower the skaters.  His comments were all very appropriate.  Mr. Weir added to the skaters and the overall NBC program.  Great job!   I hope he gets more commentating gigs!

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I like Weir as a commentator, but sometimes, he's a little too nice.  I think that, with a little more experience, he'll feel more comfortable in the critic's chair.  I do like the fact that he doesn't "talk over" the skating or announce what's coming up and blather on and over the music.  His quiet "Nice double axel" is fine and the announcement regarding the bonus time is good, too.  I'm glad the timeclock went away - it was distracting.  (Watched Ladies / Cup of China last night.)

Directv is running a free trial for those of us without the sports package this week.  My DVR recorded some of their coverage - not bad.

http://news.directv.com/2013/10/23/chill-out-this-winter-with-us/

Trial period ends 11/20/2013